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Mantis

Mantis

A Mantis perches on a camellia trying to blend in.

A Mantis perches on a camellia trying to blend in.
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NIKON D600

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Aperture f/1.0 ISO 800 Shutter 10/5000 Focal Length 0/10

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Feb, 2015

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